"The New England Patriots entered the 2026 offseason as the losing Super Bowl participant in 2025. The holes in the team's roster screamed as the Seattle Seahawks thoroughly outplayed them. Two areas of absolute need are the offensive line, which surrendered six sacks, and the edge position, where players can contribute sacks. The team had only one against Seattle."
"Pro Football Network's Austin Swaim actually thinks the Patriots biggest decision this offseason will be to add a top target for quarterback, Drake Maye. "New England set the record for most additional wins in an entire NFL campaign (13) this season, and there's still so much room to grow. While likely using $35.2 million in cap space to build out the offensive line and pass rush, the Patriots' marquee question all season has been who Maye's go-to guy was. Stefon Diggs moonlighted in that role during 2025, but Diggs' 27.5 yards per game in the playoffs were closer to an absence.""
The Patriots finished the 2025 season exposed by a weak offensive line that allowed six sacks in the Super Bowl and by a near inexistence of consistent edge rush production. Salary-cap maneuvering could follow roster cuts that include high-cap players such as Stefon Diggs and guard Mike Onwenu, freeing significant space. Replacing or upgrading the wide receiver room becomes imperative if Diggs departs, and adding a definitive go-to receiver for quarterback Drake Maye ranks among top priorities. The team likely will allocate cap resources to offensive line and pass rush while seeking a primary receiving threat.
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